Proverbs 11:25

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 28:27 promises that giving to the poor prevents want, directly reinforcing the same principle of blessing leading to enrichment.

Proverbs 14:21 blesses those generous to the poor — directly parallel to the promise of refreshment for refreshing others.

Proverbs 19:17 says giving to the poor is lending to God, who repays — amplifies the refreshment promise with divine reward.

Proverbs 22:9 states the generous are blessed for sharing food — identical principle of blessing for refreshing others.

Matthew 25:35 lists feeding the hungry and giving drink — specific acts of refreshing others that lead to blessing.

Isaiah 58:7-11 promises light and healing to those who feed the hungry and help the needy — a direct echo of refreshing others and being refreshed.

Matthew 5:7 Parallel

Matthew 5:7 promises mercy to the merciful — the same reciprocal principle: show kindness and receive kindness.

Isaiah 58:10 promises light after spending yourself for the hungry—direct parallel to refreshing others leading to being refreshed.

1 Timothy 6:18 commands generosity and sharing, directly applying the principle of refreshing others.

Acts 2:45 Parallel

Acts 2:45 depicts believers selling possessions to give to those in need—embodying the generous person who refreshes others.

Luke 6:30 Parallel

Luke 6:30 gives a similar command to give freely, reflecting the generous spirit that leads to being refreshed.

Matthew 5:42 commands giving to those who ask—the generous action that brings refreshment according to Proverbs 11:25.

Isaiah 58:11 continues the promise of divine guidance and refreshment for those who help the needy.

Deuteronomy 15:10 commands open-handed giving and promises God's blessing in return — directly parallel to 'whoever refreshes will be refreshed'.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 uses the same principle: casting bread on waters yields future return, paralleling generous giving leading to refreshment.

Psalm 112:9 Parallel

Psalm 112:9 celebrates the generous who scatter gifts to the poor, promising honor — same blessing as the refreshed.

Job 22:7 Contrast

In Job 22:7, Eliphaz accuses Job of withholding water and bread from the weary — the opposite of refreshing others.

In 2 Corinthians 8:2, the Macedonians' extreme poverty overflowed in rich generosity—a vivid example of the generous person prospering despite lack.

2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasizes cheerful giving, reinforcing the attitude behind the refreshing generosity promised here.

Ruth 2:14 Parallel

In Ruth 2:14, Boaz generously shares food with Ruth, embodying the refreshing generosity that brings blessing.